NHTSA recall 11V-378 (11V378000)

steering recall reported July 26, 2011 - about 8,406 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 11V378000
Also written as: 11V-378
Manufacturer number: R246
Reported: July 26, 2011
Vehicles affected: ~8,406
Component: steering

What is being recalled

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 S80 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2006, THROUGH MAY 16, 2007. THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR RETURN HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ROUTED, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INCREASED PRESSURE IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE MAY BURST AT THE STEERING GEAR DUE TO THE INCREASED PRESSURE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID.

Why it is dangerous

THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

VOLVO DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR RETURN HOSE AND MAKE REPAIRS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 11V-378 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo S80 - 2007

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